Do-It List

Remember those resolutions? I’ve been working hard on them, even into February. But the drive to work on them is dwindling the further from January that I get. So I compiled a “Do-It” list, sort of like a to-do list but without the stress. Each item addresses one of my three goals for this year– take better care of myself physically and emotionally, live in the moment, and better organize my home– but in a fun and totally doable way, I hope!

When December 31st rolls around and our thoughts turn to our Hopes and Dreams for 2012, it’s my wish that 80% of these tangible “Do It” items will be crossed off:

* go on a girls’ weekend away (or three)* put my toes in the sand and buns in the ocean (or vice versa)* family photo, professionally done* read two books on photography* write my curriculum vitae, for a possible college teaching position* Etsy store– get it up and running again, even just a little bit* donate 100 Care Bags to the Jefferson Hospital NICU* take Baby Bee for a mama/son day of fun…*… and go on another road trip with Noodle!* take a course at Main Line School Night* visit Boston with my family* run a 5K* cook ground turkey in a way that both my husband and I enjoys eating it * go out for dinner once a month with a friend…* … and once a month on a date with my husband, too!* pick organic strawberries with Noodle this summer* clean up the garden on the side of the house and create a flower garden with tons of blooms for cutting* get my car detailed. It’s disgusting.* clean out the basement once and for all* donate 10 bags of stuff to the local thrift shop* get our elliptical out of the basement and into our living room– aesthetics be damned!

22 things… 11 months left to do them… think I can do it? I’m putting the list on my sidebar so I can see it every time I visit my blog. And you can see them, too– so keep me honest and make sure I get them done!

What are the top three things on your “Do It” list?

Meet Carrie Higgins

Dreamer, thinker, + lemon squeezer; you'll usually find me clutching a mug of coffee, glue gun, fandeck of paint colors, and a child at any given time. This mom of two (and wife to one) loves to share freshly squeezed ideas for home and family. Join the adventure as we learn most lemons can indeed become lemonade-- with generous amounts of sweetness, perspective, and love.

A Crafty Valentine (+ Giveaway Winner!)

Have you noticed that most of Noodle’s crafts involve googly eyes? They are so much fun, it’s hard to resist. They are, by far, her favorite crafting tool of choice. Especially when we noticed these doily hearts seemed to have the perfect spot for eyes…

… and they transformed into owls with a few drops of glue and some feet!

Now I just need to find an envelope that is thick enough for googly eyes. This owl needs to safely make it’s way to Boston for a certain set of grandparents that miss their Noodle very much.

If you don’t have time to make your own, Pear Tree Greetings has a super cute collection of Valentine’s Day cards. As do many of my sponsors over in my sidebar, so go check them out! According to random.org, the winner of the Pear Tree Greetings Valentines giveaway is:

ANGELA!

Didn’t win? Don’t worry, I typically run a Pear Tree giveaway each month so the next goodie is just a month away. There’s still time to order a set for yourself as well, they have a pretty fantastic collection!

Are you sending Valentines this year? Handmade or store bought? Any neat ideas to share?

Meet Carrie Higgins

Dreamer, thinker, + lemon squeezer; you'll usually find me clutching a mug of coffee, glue gun, fandeck of paint colors, and a child at any given time. This mom of two (and wife to one) loves to share freshly squeezed ideas for home and family. Join the adventure as we learn most lemons can indeed become lemonade-- with generous amounts of sweetness, perspective, and love.

Those cards are so cute! I think home made is always better than store bought. The best V-Day card I every got was from a boyfriend who worked at a day care. He was helping them all make V-Day cards and they wanted him to make a card so he did. I don’t have the boyfriend any more but I still have the card.

Hey there, welcome! I'm Carrie-- a dreamer, overthinker, + lemon squeezer, making it my mission to share fresh ideas for home and family. You'll usually find me clutching a mug of coffee, glue gun, fandeck of paint colors, and a child at any given time. Join the adventure as we learn most lemons can indeed become lemonade-- with generous amounts of sweetness, perspective, and love.